Title of article :
Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Group F Causing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in a 14-Year-Old Girl
Author/Authors :
Stacey D. Algren، نويسنده , , Julie L. Strickland، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages :
3
From page :
117
To page :
119
Abstract :
Background Pelvic inflammatory disease in prepubertal and non-sexually active adolescents is rare and poorly understood. Various organisms have been named as causative agents in adolescent pelvic infections. Early diagnosis and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease in young girls is imperative to future fertility and long term sequela. Case We present a 14-year-old, menarchal, non-sexually active female with a 3-week history of abdominal pain and fever. Surgical exploration and cultures revealed Stage IV pelvic inflammatory disease caused by Beta Streptococcus Group F. Conclusion Various organisms including Streptococcal infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease in young girls without risk factors.
Keywords :
Beta Streptococcus Group F , pelvic inflammatory disease , adolescent
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Serial Year :
2005
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Record number :
783090
Link To Document :
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